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Suffolk - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U1029 FOUNDATION STREET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1029 Foundation Street, Ipswich from no. 70 for 20 metres southwestbound to facilitate remedial water works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Lower Brook Street, Tacket Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE AND PROHIBITION OF WAITING ON PART OF THE U4424 DUCKMERE AND FITZGERALD ROAD, BRAMFORD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
- the U4424 Duckmere, Bramford, from Loraine Way to Fitzgerald Road
- the U4424 Fitzgerald Road, Bramford, from Loraine Way to the B1067 Ship Lane.
This is to facilitate carriageway resurfacing. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the B1067, the B1113 and vice versa.
For the duration of this closure there will be a prohibition of waiting on the U4424 Duckmere, Bramford, Ipswich. There will be no exceptions.
As this road closure is required to permit essential works to the highway, any vehicles that remain in the area affected during the period of the restriction may be removed in accordance with powers available to do so.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 03/08/2026 - 07/08/2026 from 8am - 6pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE A1092 HIGH STREET, LONG MELFORD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the A1092 High Street, Long Melford from 50 metres north of Harefield for 20 metres northbound to facilitate a new water connection. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the A134, the A131, the A1124, the A1017 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate:
- on 02/08/2026 from 8am - 11.59pm
- from 7pm on 06/08/2026 until 6am on 07/08/2026.
If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1066 WORKHOUSE HILL, HARTEST
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1066 Workhouse Hill, Hartest from the junction with Coppy Meadow for 30 metres southbound to facilitate an AI302, the A143 and vice versa.
Co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the A1092, the A143, the A1302, the A143 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 from 9am - 4pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U6710 CROWLAND ROAD, HAVERHILL
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U6710 Crowland Road, Haverhill from Downs Crescent for 20 metres south westbound to facilitate water meter exchange. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Burton End, Chivers Road, Chimwell Way, Park Road, the A1307, Withersfield Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 03/08/2026 from 8am - 4pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U8702 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, SUDBURY
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U8702 Beaconsfield Road, Sudbury from the school for 30 metres south westbound to facilitate repairs to water supply pipe. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Croft Road, the A131 and no vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1078 HIGH STREET AND CROWN CORNER, CODDENHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
- B1078 High Street, Coddenham from Oak Lodge to Crown Corner
- B1078 Crown Corner, Coddenham from High Street to School Road.
This is to facilitate the installation of fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the B1077, the A1120, the A140 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 06/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE U1333 VARIOUS ROADS, HOLTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
- U1333 Upper Holton, Holton
- U1333 Road from the C961 to 1317 and 1327, Holton
- U1333 Sparrowhawk Road, Holton
- U1333 Road between 1318 and the B1124, Holton.
This is to facilitate surface dressing and road marking works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the A144, the B1062, the A145, the B1124 and vice versa.
It is intended that these closures will operate from 03/08/2026 - 06/08/2026 from 8am - 5pm and from 26/08/2026 - 29/08/2026 from 8am - 5am but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE C203 FROM THE B1123 TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AND BLYFORD LANE, BLYFORD AND WENHASTON WITH MELLS HAMLET
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads:
- C203 from B1123 to District Boundary, Blyford
- C203 Blyford Lane, Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet.
This is to facilitate surface dressing and road marking works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be The Street, Back Road, The Heath, Holton Road Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet, the B1123 and vice versa.
It is intended that these closures will operate from 03/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 from 8am - 5.30pm and from 24/08/2026 - 27/08/2026 from 7.30pm - 5am but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C619 CEMETERY ROAD, LAKENHEATH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C619 Cemetery Road, Lakenheath from the junction with Highfields for 150 metres westbound to facilitate electrical works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Highfields, Broom Road, the B1112, Mill Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 04/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Highway Safety Management. Tel: (01473) 554385.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5943 THE STREET AND ASHFIELD ROAD, NORTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
1. the U5943 The Street, Norton from the junction with Ixworth Road to the junction with Church Road
2. the U5943 Ashfield Road, Norton from the junction with Church Road to Badger Cottage.
This is to facilitate the installation of a fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
1. Woolpit Road, the A1088 from the district boundary to the A14, Church Road, New Road, The Street, Station Road, Ashfield Road, Norton Road and vice versa.
2. Ashfield Road, The Street, Woolpit Road, the A1088 from district boundary to the A14, Church Road, New Road, The Street, Station Road, Ashfield Road, Norton Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closures will operate from:
1. 03/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
2. 18/08/2026 - 08/09/2026.
If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Limited. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U6148 ANCHOR LANE, LAKENHEATH
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U6148 Anchor Lane, Lakenheath from the High Street for 30 metres westbound to facilitate stop tap replacements. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the High Street and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 04/08/2026 - 06/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Anglian Water Services. Tel: 0345 7145145.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U4961 POY STREET, RATTLESDEN
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U4961 Poy Street, Rattlesden from 125 metres east of the junction with Rising Sun Hill for 20 metres eastbound to facilitate stop tap replacements. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Rising Sun Hill, Lower Road, Birds Green, Workhouse Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE U2714 MANSE LANE, CRATFIELD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U2714 Manse Lane, Cratfield to facilitate surface dressing. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Bell Green, Church Road, Huntingfield Road, Swan Green Lane, and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 04/08/2026 - 06/08/2026 from 8am - 5pm. There will be a scheduled return to site for associated works. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1116 LAXFIELD ROAD, NORTH OF DENNINGTON AND BELL CORNER, DENNINGTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the following roads in the following phases:
1. B1116 Laxfield Road, Dennington from the junction with Severalls Lane for 263 metres northbound.
2. B1116 North of Dennington, Dennington from Bell Corner for 460 metres northbound.
3. B1111 Bell Corner, Dennington from the B1116 North of Dennington for 51 metres southbound.
This is to facilitate pole testing. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion routes will be:
1. the B1118, the B1117, the B1077, the A1120 and vice versa.
2. the B1116, the B1117, the B1118 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 04/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 from 9.30am - 3.30pm. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Sunbelt Rentals. Tel: 0370 050 0792.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE B1113 COWS GREEN, BACTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the B1113 Cows Green, Bacton from Belgrove and Wil Overmere Barn to facilitate pole and cable works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the B1113, the B1115, the A1120, the A140, the A143, the B1113 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 04/08/2026 from 9am - 3.30pm. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Road Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: (01634) 966884.
THE THIRLMERE DRIVE TO DRAKE CLOSE UNASSOCIATED FOOTWAY, STOWMARKET
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the Thirlmere Drive to Drake Close unassociated footway, Stowmarket to facilitate a stop tap replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Thirlmere Drive, Okehams Road, Mallard Way, Drake Close and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 04/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C355 NEWBOURNE ROAD, BUCKLESHAM
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C355 Newbourne Road, Bucklesham from the junction with Kirton Road to Kembroke Hall to facilitate pole replacement. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Chapel Road, The Heath, Brightwell Street, Waldringfield Road, Newbourne Road, Brightwell, Ipswich Road, Mill Road, Watermill Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 03/08/2026 from 8am - 6pm. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Firstcall Traffic Management. Tel: (01707) 244593.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U2831 EASTBRIDGE ROAD, THEBERTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U2831 Eastbridge Road, Theberton from Round House for 100 metres northbound to facilitate duct laying and spine cable works. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Bakers Hill, Onners Lane, the B1122 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 05/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 07549 856716.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5641 CHURCH STREET, OCCOLD
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U5641 Church Street, Occold from the B1077 to Cedars Close to facilitate water main replacements. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Church Street, The Street, Mill Road, Dublin Road, Bedingfield Road, the B1077 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 27/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 643 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C962 CHURCH ROAD, FLIXTON WEST
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C962 Church Road, Flixton West from St Marys Close to the junction with Abbey Road to facilitate CCTV drainage on gullies. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be The Street, The Green, St Margarets Road, Uncles Lane, All Saints Road, St Michaels Green, Church Road, Road from C946 and C947 to C962, St Margarets Road, the B1062 and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 04/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Core Highways Ltd. Tel: 0330 643 3030.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U1501 KEMP LANE, BECCLES
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U1501 Kemp Lane, Beccles from 20 metres east and 20 metres west of the level crossing to facilitate brickwork repairs to a parapet wall. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Darby Road, St Georges Road, London Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 03/08/2026 from 7am - 5pm. If necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Connect Traffic Management Ltd. Tel: 07713 682232.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE U5939 KILN LANE, STOWLANGTOFT
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the U5939 Kiln Lane, Stowlangtoft from Hakewill House to the Water Tower to facilitate the installation of a fibre network. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be Kiln Lane, The Street (Stowlangtoft), The Street (Hunston), Langham Road, Road to Properties Surround Hall Farm, Stock Hill, Stud Road, C645 from Walsham Road to Ixworth Road, Walsham Road, Kiln Lane and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate from 03/08/2026 - 11/08/2026 but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to ABC Telecoms Ltd. Tel: 07498 904219.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PART OF THE C661 WEATHERCOCK HILL, CHEVINGTON
Suffolk County Council has made an order closing the C661 Weathercock Hill, Chevington from 850 metres west of the junction with Poulters Lane for 40 metres westbound to facilitate the replacement of overhead cables. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
Access will be open for pedestrians and cyclists.
The diversion route will be the A143, The Green, The Street, Chevington Road, Chedburgh Road and vice versa.
It is intended that the closure will operate on 12/08/2026 from 10am - 4pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to TBF Traffic. Tel: (01449) 490865.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND SUSPENSION OF PARKING BAYS OF THE U2418 DEVONSHIRE ROAD AND U2415 BACK HAMLET, IPSWICH
Suffolk County Council has made an order prohibiting waiting on the U2418 Devonshire Road, Ipswich to facilitate carriageway resurfacing. Other co-ordinated works may also take place during this period.
For the duration of this measure there will be a suspension of parking bays on the U2415 Back Hamlet, Ipswich westbound and Zone 1 only to be replaced by No Parking at any time. Exemptions will be made for blue badge holders only.
As these measures are required to permit essential works to the highway, any vehicles that remain in the area affected during the period of the restriction may be removed in accordance with powers available to do so.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
It is intended that these measures will operate from 04/08/2026 - 06/08/2026 from 8am - 5pm but, if necessary, the order may remain in force for 18 months (or longer if extended by the Minister).
Enquiries should be made to Suffolk Highways. Tel: 0345 606 6171.
Date: 01/08/2026
Nigel Inniss, Head of Governance, Suffolk County Council
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
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